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falconry

noun

fal·​con·​ry ˈfal-kən-rē How to pronounce falconry (audio)
ˈfȯl-,
 also  ˈfȯ-kən-
1
: the art of training hawks to hunt in cooperation with a person
2
: the sport of hunting with hawks

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web As an animal lover, I was immediately drawn to horseback riding and falconry. Adam Schubak, Good Housekeeping, 7 July 2022 Guests experience it all at the dinner table, of course, but Brown hopes they'll also be moved to join his team in their gratifying work, such as foraging and composting, or in activities like archery and falconry. Jeff Chu, Travel + Leisure, 15 Mar. 2022 The festival demonstration is highlighted by falconer Ayesha Al Mansoori, who will be sharing the skills of falconry along with her daughter and her students. Roger Catlin, Smithsonian Magazine, 14 June 2022 Perhaps unsurprisingly, given the sport’s ancient roots, there is debate among falconers over whether abatement counts as true falconry. New York Times, 23 June 2022 Known as the birthplace of King Henry VII, the castle stages historic reenactments, falconry displays, and a Christmas market. Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 11 May 2022 These days, the grand resort offers something for everyone in your crew: world famous golf courses, a full-service spa, a bowling alley, tennis, horseback riding, falconry and much more. Karen Cicero, Good Housekeeping, 19 May 2022 Although less fashionable now than in the days of yore, the art of falconry is still passed down from one generation to the next in Qatar and other oil-rich sheikhdoms of the Persian Gulf. Lujain Jo, The Christian Science Monitor, 24 Mar. 2022 Gleneagles is widely known for its extensive list of activities and pursuits — horse riding, falconry, clay shooting, and off-road driving, to name a few — so my suitcase needed to include several staple countryside pieces. Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 6 Feb. 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

1575, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of falconry was in 1575

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